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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 306.59, 460.33 and 191.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 306.59, 460.33 and 191.52 is: 287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    306.59 : 460.33 = 191.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    306.59/460.33 = 191.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    306.59x = 460.33 × 191.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    306.59x = 88,161.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,161.92/306.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.56

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